The Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre has been recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

They support people in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire and the Fens, Cambridgeshire who are living with an advanced serious illness or a life-limiting condition.

Sara Robins, director of clinical services at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity said: “We are thrilled and delighted that our Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre has been recognised as outstanding.

"I am so proud of the team. The report recognises the amazing work they do and the high standards of care they all deliver.

“The service was inspected by CQC using their new hospice core service framework, with inspectors from the hospital’s acute inspection team. The fact that we achieved an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ is testament to the values and dedication of all our colleagues who work at the Centre, making every moment count.”

The full report from the inspection of the Day Centre’s Day Therapy service, which took place in January 2020, is available to view here.

The report includes recognition that: “Staff treated patients and their families with compassion and kindness", “went above and beyond expectations to meet their individual needs and wishes” and “helped patients live their everyday life to its fullest.”

Inspectors also noted that since their last inspection in July 2017, the substantial redevelopment and expansion work on the Centre had “significantly enhanced the environment in order to provide the services on offer.”

Since the inspection took place in January, many of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s services, including those at the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre have had to adapt in response to the pandemic and government guidelines in relation to COVID-19.

Day Therapy at the Centre has been closed but the team continue to support these patients on the telephone or through video calls.

Treatments are continuing as normal within enhanced infection control measures in place. If required, and in special circumstances, the service has expanded to deliver treatments in patients’ own homes.

The centre’s specialist palliative care team continue to support North Cambs Hospital’s Trafford Ward with their end of life and palliative care beds.

If you, your organisation or work place is interested in exploring how you can help support the outstanding care provided by the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre please get in touch with Toni on 01945 669620 or email toni.bird@arhc.org.uk